NZ SOCIETY OF SOIL SCIENCE CONFERENCE

Please take the time to read these guidelines ahead of the Conference.

General InformationPlease visit the registration desk when you first arrive at the Conference to collect your name badge and other related materials.

Time Allocated to PresentationEach paper has been allocated 12 mins, plus 3 mins for questions (total of 15 mins)The programme is subject to change, therefore please ensure you check for any changes on the “programme changes” board on site which will have an up to date programme.In the interests of fairness, please ensure that you keep to your allotted time frame. It is essential that presenters keep to time across the entire programme to ensure equity for all and to allow delegates to plan the sessions they wish to attend.All sessions will have a dedicated chairperson who will introduce presenters to the lectern in sequence. Chairs will time presentations and provide a warning at 2 minutes remaining.

Audio Visual EquipmentPlease load your presentation with the AV technician, please ask the registration team for directions. Presentations are required to be loaded at least 3 hours before your session, alternatively, you can upload your talk to the dropbox folder

In the unlikely event of a technical problem, a technician will be present onsite to attend to the issue.Presentations requiring video can be accommodated; however, we request that you arrive onsite early to confirm the details and test the facilities.Please note: Presenters are requested to contact us as soon as possible for requests outside of the standard AV equipment provisions. Note, additional equipment cannot be guaranteed.

General guidelines• Keep slides succinct and simple• Text size should not be smaller than 24 point - be brief on slides• Use high contrast text and plain backgrounds

Special EffectsSpecial effects should be used sparingly. Presenters wishing to use audio effects should advise the onsite audio visual technical staff. Please do not select random transitions in the PowerPoint menu or the audience will notice the effects more than the presentation.

All posters should be A0, and portrait orientation. Poster boards will be located in the main catering and trade exhibitors room. Please ensure your poster is installed by Monday 3 December 1pm. Velcro dots will be supplied to secure your poster to the poster boards.

There will be a Poster session on Wednesday from 2:45pm - please be at your poster during this poster session.

Your poster will stay up throughout the conference.

If you have any questions at all in regards to your poster please email lea@on-cue.co.nz